Volleyball has been one of the most consistent things in my life for the past 8 years. I started playing at 16 because I was the tallest girl in school. Fast forward two years and I was walking-on as a redshirt freshmen to the Oregon State team. My five years at OSU ended on a high note when my team made it to the Sweet 16 in December 2014. I graduated and spent a year working before quitting my job to play professionally in the Philippines. When I chose to play volleyball at age 16, I had no idea that small decision would completely alter my life path...
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Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) has been a long time staple ingredient dating back to pre-Columbian civilizations in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. Once referred to as the “mother of all grains”, and believed to be sacred. Quinoa has been named one of the world’s healthiest foods by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and for a good reason!
Top 5 Health Benefits
1. Very high in protein (8 grams in 1 cup). Quinoa has double the protein of most other grains. Adding this lean protein to your diet is a great way to build lean muscle and recover from tough workouts...
Read MoreAn Unconventional Recruiting Story & What You Can Learn From It
I secured my first official visit with the University of Colorado and had a couple other visits brewing on the backburner. Since I am from Colorado, visiting this school felt like home. I loved everything about it and all of the puzzle pieces just seemed to fit. I ended up verbally committing about a week later. Fast-forward, a couple months to Halloween weekend. I got a knock on my door and it happened to be the head coach at CU. Taken aback, my parents and I welcomed her into our home and we sat down to have a discussion...
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